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Northeast Region Special Touch Summer Get Away

The premiere camping experience for people with disabilities. It's a five day, in residence, camp-style retreat for people with cognitive or physical disabilities to find fellowship with others, both with and without disabilities and to experience the best week of their year.

Northeast Region Special Touch Summer Get Away

Program Emphasis Gender Type Of Stay Location
AD/HD
Asperger's Syndrome
Asthma
Autism
Enuresis (Bedwetting) / Encropresis
Cerebral Palsy
Cognitive Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Deaf and Hard Of Hearing
Learning Disabilities
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Physical Disabilities
Social Skills
Speech Impairments
Spina Bifida
Tourettes Syndrome
Vision Impairments
Coed
Resident Camp
Amston, CT
Average Cost Financial Assistance Age Range Capacity
Less Than $800 (week) Yes 10 - 65 250
About Financial Assistance
we raise scholarship money for those who have a financial need
Session Lengths Food/Nutritional Notes:
1 Week Session
Family Style cafeteria Dining, special need diets are accomodated
Session Information
The premiere camping experience for people with disabilities. It's a five day, in residence, camp-style retreat for people with cognitive or physical disabilities to find fellowship with others, both with and without disabilities and to experience the best week of their year. Cost is $799.00 August 20-24, 2013
More About Camp
The premiere camping experience for people with disabilities. It's a five day, in residence, camp-style retreat for people with cognitive or physical disabilities to find fellowship with others, both with and without disabilities and to experience the best week of their year. The Get Away has functionally appropriate programs for people with physical or intellectual disabilities, professional medical staff, and compassionate volunteer caregivers provided for ages 10 and up - families welcome (Inquire about family discounts).
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Activities & Features

Outdoor Activities Rock Climbing

Performing Arts Dance
Drama
Music

Land Sports Basketball
Soccer
Softball

Water Sports Swimming
Canoeing
Fishing

Arts and Crafts Fabric Design
Jewelry Design

Other Activities Arts & Crafts
Talent Show
Ladies Spa Day
Fun Chapels
Team Games
and more

Web Address

http://www.specialtouch.org

Winter Address Summer Address
255 Bellbrook Street
Palm Bay, Florida, 32909 Brevard
321-543-8729 (tel.)
Camp Hemlocks
85 Jones St
Amston, CT, 06231 USA
321-543-8729 (tel.)
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